Visalia, CA: Major Motorcycle Accident on Highway 198 and Plaza Drive
Major Injuries Sustained in Visalia Motorcycle Accident on Highway 198 and Plaza Drive
Visalia, California (August 27, 2019) – Major injuries were sustained after a motorcycle crash early Tuesday morning in the area of Visalia, according to a California Highway Patrol dispatch.
The crash happened at around 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, on eastbound Highway 198 and Plaza Drive off-ramp.
As per the dispatch, a motorcycle and a vehicle crashed for reasons still under investigation.
Major Motorcycle Crash on Highway 168 in Visalia, August 26
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the injured parties. The number of victims and their current condition was not immediately released.
Authorities closed lane 1 and 2 following the collision. The roadway was cleared as of 1:55 a.m.
No additional details concerning this crash were provided.
An investigation is underway.
Motorcycle collisions happen when visibility lowers and it is often during the late hours of the evening. Accidents are caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. The California Vehicle Code 22107 states that a driver shall not turn a car from a direct course or make a right or left move upon a roadway until they give an appropriate signal and make the movement with reasonable safety.
It is more likely that motorcyclists collide with motorists that change lanes unsafely.
Any party hurt in a motorcycle collision may be entitled to money when they file a bodily injury claim.
Motorcycles can be Particularly Dangerous Vehicles
Motorcycle versus car accidents can cause minor injuries, severe injuries or even death. Motorcyclists have less protection and thus motorists should be more cautious. Liability for motorbike accidents is based on negligence and the riders are also to blame at times. Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws are some of the causes of these traffic collisions.
While it is unclear in this incident which party is at fault, investigators will collect more details including witness statements to determine the factors that led to the incident.
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